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Forum: General Chat
02-21-2014, 06:47 PM
Replies: 13,744
Views: 1,069,759
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

This past week, Intake manifold repair ...

This past week,

Intake manifold repair
distributor cap
distributor rotor
wires
plugs
o2 sensors
oil/filter change
transmission oil/filter change
02-21-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,878
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Quick question: I was told by a mechanic...

Quick question:

I was told by a mechanic that due to my distributor being non-adjustable, I wouldn't need the cam adjustment as the static bolt doesn't allow manual adjustment.

Is the process...
02-20-2014, 11:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,878
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Leak down was 60 to 56 aftrr ten minutes. ...

Leak down was 60 to 56 aftrr ten minutes. Changed tranny fluid though and took a look at the accumulator piston.


Piston was fine but the sping was in three pieces. Put a new piston and...
02-20-2014, 07:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,878
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Update: Got a little more specificity to my...

Update:

Got a little more specificity to my issue. At part throttle, it shifts fine and strong. It's only at half or WOT that it jumps during 1-2 shift. All other shifts seem fine.

I'm still...
02-19-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,878
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Update. Drove it to work this morning and rode it...

Update. Drove it to work this morning and rode it during lunch. Problem has lessened on the second go around. Could this be a tuning issue within the PCM that requires some drive cycles?

If it...
02-19-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,878
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Replaced distributor cap, plugs, wires and rotor....

Replaced distributor cap, plugs, wires and rotor. Runs great and the funny 1-2 shift is now less prolific but more random. On my way to work this morning, it did it 3 times out of 7 accelerations off...
02-18-2014, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,878
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Couldn't get to a scan tool yesterday. What we...

Couldn't get to a scan tool yesterday. What we did do is recheck everything just to make sure. We decided to put the engine at top dead center. Notches lined up on crank shaft, aligned rotor with...
02-17-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,878
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Thanks! Will update once I get a scan tool on it.

Thanks! Will update once I get a scan tool on it.
02-17-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,878
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Just thought I should clarify some more info. ...

Just thought I should clarify some more info.

Distributor cap and rotor replaced 3 years ago
Distributor replaced 3 years ago
Fuel filter replaced 2 years ago
tune up done 2 years ago
Heater...
02-17-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,878
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

To clarify, when I connected the electrical...

To clarify, when I connected the electrical connector back to the side of the distributor (not the cap, i mis-typed) then everything worked onward regarding the tachometer. I'm sure you are correct...
02-17-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,878
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Shifting Issues after Intake Manifold Gasket Repair

Yesterday I replaced the intake manifold gaskets - both lower and upper as well as the gasket around the fuel injector and the one on the throttle-body. Everything went on without a hitch and...
07-09-2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,085
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Glad to see that we have some good info on the...

Glad to see that we have some good info on the heater core replacement procedures now. It's been a while since I've been back. Thanks for the praises guys.
Forum: The Lounge
03-17-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

fixed

fixed
Forum: The Lounge
03-17-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Cool For those that chill....

Do this:

1. Go to www.rainymood.com (http://www.rainymood.com) and let it run

2. Open another tab and go to

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRWSvzbFRLU&feature=related

3. ...
Forum: The Lounge
02-02-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 927
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

When I was in the army I was only up to around 17...

When I was in the army I was only up to around 17 jumps. When I was in you only had to jump 3 times to keep the pay. So thats what I did :).
Forum: General Chat
01-27-2010, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,023
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

:icon_werd:

:icon_werd:
Forum: The Lounge
01-22-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,807
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Tacky Tron Family

Tacky Tron Family
Forum: The Lounge
01-22-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 17,097
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

There was a big round up of oil filters done a...

There was a big round up of oil filters done a while back.

http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilters.html

The ac delco filter here was reviewed very positively.

I have it...
01-20-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,137
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

I believe you. I was just a bit confused. All...

I believe you. I was just a bit confused. All the reviews of the tunes for the s10 series trucks from pcm4less and wait4me always mention it. Shift points, timing, and torque management seem to be...
01-20-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,137
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

I'm surprised to hear that. Just about everyone...

I'm surprised to hear that. Just about everyone on other S10 forums say they have it reduced about 80% and see a difference. I haven't read a thing indicating there being an absence of torque...
Forum: The Lounge
01-20-2010, 02:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,681
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Me and the wife keep it lean as I'm doing P90x...

Me and the wife keep it lean as I'm doing P90x and the wife is doing the wave workouts. Most of the time its fish, lean beefs, or Chicken/Turkey. Last night was tocos. :)
01-20-2010, 02:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 19,137
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Smile Transgo SK-4L60E Shift Improver Kit Review

Got it installed yesterday Shift kit and a repair on the separator plate and my overall conclusion after a few runs is that I like it.

It is very different though. Shifts are loads quicker....
01-12-2010, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,203
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

It's worth a try. Most heating issues stem from...

It's worth a try. Most heating issues stem from a clogged heater core as not all of that hot coolant is getting through due to a clogged passage.

Push water both ways through it to get most of...
01-12-2010, 07:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,866
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

I have yet to check the grounds as it was crazy...

I have yet to check the grounds as it was crazy cold for my area this morning.

I have been checking on other things that may cause the pulsing which I will check based on price to troubleshoot. ...
01-11-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,866
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Will do. Thanks for the help. I'll be back...

Will do. Thanks for the help. I'll be back tomorrow with an update.
01-11-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,866
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

I'll have to take a look. Did your truck still...

I'll have to take a look. Did your truck still pulse off of battery or just with the engine on?

I'm having trouble understanding how this could cause a pulse in the lights only with the engine...
01-10-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 17,866
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Question Visual Pulsing lights when Engine is on

Hi,

Recently, I have been noticing a pulse in my headlights and interior lights while the engine is on. When I turn the engine off and turn the lights on automatically, I see no pulsing. My...
01-09-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,085
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Excellent! I'm sure this will help alot of...

Excellent! I'm sure this will help alot of peeps. Maybe a moderator can sort through and edit a good final how-to?
01-08-2010, 07:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,676
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

It's already gone. Your on borrowed time now. ...

It's already gone. Your on borrowed time now. It probably is related though there is nothing your really could have done as the corrosion would have been an issue sooner or later. No way to tell. ...
Forum: General Chat
12-23-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,529
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Agreed. I used to overclock PC's quite a...

Agreed.

I used to overclock PC's quite a bit and you really couldn't prove any of your "clock increases" without documented performance tests before and after on the same test bed without...
12-23-2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 906
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Yeah it's worked every time for me and my...

Yeah it's worked every time for me and my associates that have the issue. I can't stress enough though that if the squeak comes back for no reason, its something else and baby powder is not the...
12-23-2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 906
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

lol wow.

lol wow.
12-23-2009, 07:53 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,085
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Adam Crosier, You can try...

Adam Crosier,

You can try http://imageshack.us/ to host the pics. They will resize the images and give links to post in forums.

Alternatively, and I have no idea if they host any photos on...
12-23-2009, 07:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,491
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

While I'm not the best person to get you set in...

While I'm not the best person to get you set in the right direction, a quick Google search yielded some good info that I thought might help.
...
12-22-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,085
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

I'm glad you got it all back in! Enjoy the heat!

I'm glad you got it all back in! Enjoy the heat!
12-22-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 906
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Well said!

Well said!
12-22-2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,530
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Glad to hear you got it fixed. Finding the...

Glad to hear you got it fixed. Finding the problem and fixing it always puts a smile on my face.

No 1 reason I love to work on broken stuff.
12-22-2009, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 906
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Isn't that along the same lines as using soap? ...

Isn't that along the same lines as using soap? Seems that idea is based from the same school of thought.

Totally forgot about the soap idea by the way.
12-22-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,169
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

It really just depends on how involved you want...

It really just depends on how involved you want to get. If all you want to do is replace what he has already, You can't go wrong with www.crutchfield.com...
12-22-2009, 01:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,085
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

I find that it was easiest to get that bolt out...

I find that it was easiest to get that bolt out with a long ratchet box wrench.

If there is anything you guys would want for Christmas, I Highly recommend crying for a ratchet wrench set. Best...
12-22-2009, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 906
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Lightbulb Really good fix for squeeling belt.

I recently did some coolant system work on my blazer and my wife's Taurus and unfortunately I got some coolant and some other oils and such on the serpentine belt. So, of course, when I turned the...
12-22-2009, 08:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,085
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Please post the pictures you have when you...

Please post the pictures you have when you finish. That's the one thing I didn't do and wish that I did. It will be really great to supplement all the info in this thread with some nice pics. ...
12-22-2009, 07:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,284
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

You gotta take the blue tabs out of each side. ...

You gotta take the blue tabs out of each side. They are almost like forks.

Thats how you take the harness off. Use a screw driver. Hope that helped
12-18-2009, 08:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,006
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

It shouldn't take much time at all to get it...

It shouldn't take much time at all to get it installed at an audio shop as they most likely carry it. I would say not to go with the retail chains though as your getting the lowest bidder.

One...
12-17-2009, 08:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,006
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

The SWI-X model of the PAC Steering wheel...

The SWI-X model of the PAC Steering wheel controls will probably work for most. It's a universal model that works on a KHz Range instead of models. Hope that helps.
12-16-2009, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 759
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

There are also little screens on top of the...

There are also little screens on top of the distributor itself that can clog and trap dampness in.

I had that very same problem, though I had to eventually replace the whole distributor as the...
12-16-2009, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,530
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

Is the idle lower then 600 rpm? Does it seem...

Is the idle lower then 600 rpm? Does it seem like it's searching?
12-16-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,121
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

There are tools for it including a tech-2 to test...

There are tools for it including a tech-2 to test communication with the valve. Some use a stethoscope though that wouldn't necessarily tell you if its bad...just if the valve is moving within the...
12-15-2009, 08:41 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,121
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

My bets are on the idle air controller. Did the...

My bets are on the idle air controller. Did the rpm change at all after initial start from sensor calibration? If it didn't I would say the idle air controller was the culprit. Test both to be...
12-15-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 53,279
Posted By DrEaMsTeVe

...six way?

...six way?
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